Ma:nyo vs Then I Met You — side by side, no bias.
| Pure Cleansing Oil | Living Cleansing Balm | |
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| Brand | Ma:nyo | Then I Met You |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Lightweight, fast-flowing oil that feels more like water than traditional cleansing oils | Luxurious buttery balm that melts into a golden oil on contact with warm skin |
| Finish | clean, zero residue | clean, nourished |
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| Verdict | This is the cleansing oil that converts cleansing-oil skeptics. Unlike thick, heavy oil cleansers that leave a film, Ma:nyo's Pure Cleansing Oil has the viscosity of water — it flows onto skin, dissolves makeup and sunscreen on contact, and emulsifies so completely that it rinses to nothing. The squalane base is non-comedogenic, making it one of the few oil cleansers genuinely suitable for acne-prone skin. It became a viral hit on Korean beauty YouTube for good reason. The light fragrance is the only mark against an otherwise excellent formula. | Widely considered the best cleansing balm in K-beauty at any price. The olive plus sea buckthorn plus squalane base melts makeup and sunscreen effortlessly, and the orange oil scent is subtle rather than artificial. Leaves skin clean, nourished, and never stripped. Expensive, but a single jar lasts months and the experience is genuinely luxurious. |
